As Indians, we don't hesitate to practice age-old rituals even in this fast changing world. And food is an important aspect of tradition. At mealtimes, we remain partial to the delicious, aromatic, and succulent pleasures of our traditional cuisines.

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The problem - old-world gastronomy overturns some fundamental beliefs of modern day nutrition. Rich, greasy food is known to hasten the onset of heart disease and diabetes, conditions which are increasingly assuming alarming proportions in India.

Does that mean we need to reinvent our palates? Not really. A change in cooking habits and tweaking the menu a little can significantly cut down the health risks you may be vulnerable to, and at the same time enhance the nutritive value of your favourite cuisines.

Here are four traditional Indian spreads that we thought could do with a healthy change.

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